From young people stopping by our stall at the Alice Springs Youth Conference, to women and children sharing a pamper session and a hearty stew in Elliott, and families mapping out their own River of Life at our MiTrack office, September was a month of strong connection across Central Australia. Our team spent the month meeting young people and families where they are, and building the partnerships that make support easier to reach. Alice Springs Youth Conference Our team joi

Wellbeing Workshop: Positive Booklets Writing down what you like about yourself is not always easy. At this month’s wellbeing workshop, our participants gave it a go by making their own positive booklets. Each booklet started as sheets of brown paper, folded and glued into pages. Participants then filled them with words about themselves in coloured marker. One booklet opens to “I am kind” and “I am funny”. Putting those words on paper builds confidence, and the booklet goes h

What Is MiPlace Community Support and Resilience? MiPlace Community Support and Resilience is a new series of community sessions at MiPlace Hub, proudly supported by the Northern Territory Government. Each session brings people together over food and conversation to talk about what helps us feel well and stay connected. Session One is called Welcome, Safety and Connection. Over coffee and a shared lunch, we will yarn about what helps people feel safe, welcome and connected, a

Every year, we set aside one afternoon to look back on the work we have done together and talk about where we are heading next. This year, we would love for you to be in the room. What is the AGM? Our Annual General Meeting is where we share how the year has gone across Darwin, Alice Springs, and Tennant Creek. We will present our 2025/26 Annual Report, take care of the formal business of the organisation, and make time for your questions. It is also a chance to say thank you

How MIFANT marked Mental Health Week 2026 in Darwin: a stakeholder evening, Colour Hunting NT winners, and MiPlace Hub Open Day. Mental health support Darwin.

A MiTrack stall at the Alice Springs Youth Conference, a Pamper Day at our Tennant Creek office, and a wellbeing workshop with BRADAAG families. Here is what our Central Australia team has been up to.

R U OK? Day cupcakes at MiPlace Hub, new paintings on the easels, and Cool Program outings to Crab Claw Island, East Point, the Territory Wildlife Park and Howard Springs. Here is what our Darwin participants have been up to.

Entries are open now to anyone living in the Northern Territory, and they close on Monday 28 September 2026. What is Colour Hunting NT? Colour Hunting NT is a free, Territory-wide photo competition run by MIFANT for Mental Health Week 2026, which falls in early October. It is the part of our Colour Your World campaign that anyone can join from wherever they are, without coming to an event. You do not need a proper camera. You do not need to know anything about photography. Ho

From families gathering under the trees in Elliott, to generations of women sharing a kitchen in Tennant Creek, and youth yarning around a campfire out on country near Alice Springs, July was a month of meaningful connection. Our team travelled across Central Australia to bring support directly into the heart of these communities. A Community BBQ in Elliott In Elliott, families, carers, and community members gathered for a morning of conversation and creativity. People from a

July has been a full month across the MIFANT community in Darwin. A fundraiser evening at Deckchair Cinema, a day at the Darwin Royal Show, a Ministerial visit to MiPlace Hub, and a busy calendar of activities in MiPlace Hub and out in the community. Here is a look at what has been happening. Moulin Rouge Fundraiser Night at Deckchair Cinema On Sunday evening, the community gathered at Deckchair Cinema for a Moulin Rouge fundraiser night. The evening raised funds for mental w

The Wellbeing Circle is part of the Holistic Wellbeing Program at MIFANT's MiPlace Hub in Coconut Grove. The next session is on Monday 17 August from 10:00am to 12:00pm. What is the Wellbeing Circle? A low-pressure group workshop where you can reflect, share, and support each other. Sessions are recovery-focused, creative, and built around real connection. MIFANT staff facilitate each session and can talk through mental health support in Darwin, including what an NDIS pathway

A Warm Welcome and a Generous Gift This month, MIFANT had the pleasure of welcoming Michael Koulianos, President of the Greek Community NT (GOCNA), to MiPlace Hub. Michael came to see our mental health hub in person, learn about the work we do supporting people with mental health challenges across the Northern Territory, and meet some of our participants along the way. He also presented MIFANT with a $2,000 donation on behalf of GOCNA. This contribution goes directly toward o

A Day on Country at Mary Anne Dam, Tennant Creek What a beautiful day out on country. Our Bush Walk event at Mary Anne Dam drew a strong turnout, with families and children joining us for a day of connection and wellbeing. Families spent the day walking, yarning, and enjoying the natural environment, sharing damper, kangaroo tail, and refreshments along the way. It was wonderful to see the ladies take the opportunity to connect with nature, strengthen social ties, and focus o

Step Into the Spectacular This Sunday Every ticket to our upcoming Deckchair Cinema fundraiser this Sunday, 12 July, directly helps us keep showing up for Territorians living with mental illness and their families. We would absolutely love for you to join us for a magical evening watching the dazzling Moulin Rouge under the night sky. An Evening of Entertainment and Delicious Treats The fun begins with pre-show entertainment kicking off at 5:45pm, followed by the main feature

Walking Strong Together, Tennant Creek MIFANT delivered the first session of Walking Strong Together in Tennant Creek, part of the Just FLO – Figuring Life Out Holistic Wellbeing Program workshops facilitated by Breanna, held at the Women's Refuge Outreach Centre. The session brought together a diverse group of women to yarn about their wellbeing, explore what they carry, what weighs them down, and what support looks like when it comes from people who understand. Participants

Local Business Looks After Community Getting to an appointment sounds simple. But when money is tight and the day already feels heavy, transport can be the thing that stops everything else. We are so grateful to Pat O'Connell, Michael Sitzler, and Steve Margetic from FuelXpress Pty Ltd, who have donated a full year of fuel card support to MIFANT. Pictured with Executive Officer Lorraine Davies and Development Manager Kon Vatskalis, this is local business looking after communi

What an incredible week it has been! For this year’s Schizophrenia Awareness Week (SAW), MIFANT came together with our community to champion the national theme: "Beyond the Headlines." This theme reminded us all that schizophrenia is far more complex and deeply human than the headlines suggest, carrying a personal depth that rarely makes it into mainstream media stories. Through face-to-face conversations and community advocacy, we took a collective step towards breaking down

Sometimes the hardest part of a tough week is not having anyone to share it with. That is what the Connection and Community session is designed to address. On Monday 22 June from 10am to 12pm, MIFANT and Just FLO are coming together at MiPlace Hub in Coconut Grove for a free, low-pressure wellbeing workshop built around one simple idea: you do not have to do this alone. What is the Holistic Wellbeing Program? The Holistic Wellbeing Program is a partnership between MIFANT and

MIFANT is opening MiPlace Hub in Coconut Grove to the wider Darwin community on Thursday 28 May 2026. Free BBQ lunch, live music, and a community voting activity for Schizophrenia Awareness Week. All welcome.

MIFANT is hosting a free mental health community event at Raintree Park, Darwin City on Friday 22 May 2026 for Schizophrenia Awareness Week. Free BBQ sausage sizzle, live music, information stalls, and a community conversation about what mental wellbeing really means. All welcome.